Wu-Tang Clan

Neo-Confucianism dominant a primary rule in philosophical ideology during the period from China’s Song dynasty to Ming Dynasty. It is also a form of Confucianism since the development of Neo-Confucianism was the incorporation of Confucianism and use the ideology of Taoism and Buddhism for reference. As in the book Introduction to Confucianism said “This system is built upon the influence of Buddhism: ‘Without the introduction of Buddhism into China, there would have been no Neo-Confucianism”…

Xuanzang's "New Translation Method" In the process of Xuanzang's translation of Buddhist texts, he proposed a "New Translation Method"( ZANG et. al, 2013) which has a tremendous impact in the early development of translation practice. In early development of Buddhist translation method in China, Chinese translation of Buddhist scriptures from the East Han Dynasty to West Jin Dynasty are mostly based on the translated work by Northern Hu Dynasty in Central Asia, the original Sanskrit Buddhist…

Religion in the Tang Dynasty During the Tang Dynasty in China, several religious and philosophical ideas heavily influenced the government and how it was run. More specifically, there were three major religions that affected country politics: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Each of these three religions had conflicting ideals that were reflected in class distinctions. Buddhism was the religion of the rural folk and it focused on how the good and bad deeds in one’s life affected their…

it to treat skin diseases and as a fumigant to kill insects. Then, they used it for fireworks to cast evil demons away and to make great shows. They then experimented with it in tubs with arrows in it, and the arrows would fly out. Next, during the Tang dynasty they started to use it for weapons like a fire cannon, a bamboo shoot that shot out fire, mines, bombs, guns, and cannon. The first time the weapons were used was when the Chinese were fighting Mongols. Whole bunch of big technological…

contradicts many of the assertions that Suma Guang put forward; which primarily emphasises that the core of Wu Zetian’s power and authority were derived not from her leadership capabilities or statesmanship but instead came from womanly charms. However once you begin to rationalise the situation at hand and consider what is being propagated; it becomes quite difficult to ascertain a scenario where Wu Zetian’s “beauty and manipulation ” held sway over the court and the people for over 20 years.…

Emperor Qianlong who contributed in building the foundation of modern China is the main source and theme in Mark C. Elliott’s work of ‘Emperor Qianlong: Son of Heaven, Man of the World’. Qianlong ruled for 64 years, increasing not only China’s population but also its territory. The cities flourished through manufactures and trades of tea, porcelain, and silk. Emperor Qianlong presided over imperial China’s last golden epoch creating the geographic and demographic framework of modern China.…

The study of China is something that has fascinated Western scholars throughout history. Whether it be the perceived exotic and mysterious nature or an interest in historical, political, and economic issues, the study of China has captivated scholars for ages. Likewise, as the study of China has continued, it is only natural that the perspectives and methodologies used to understand China would also develop and advance. Two such perspectives include Edward Said’s “Orientalism” and Paul…

The Silk Road from 200 B.C.E. to 1450 C.E. served an extremely important role for the economics of Asia and Europe because it connected empires from the east to the west. While the trade first created for the purpose of trading between Romans Empires and Han Dynasty. Over time, the Silk Road expanded from trading purpose to the spreading of cultures, religions, technology, and as well as epidemic diseases such as the Bubonic Plague. However, goods, and merchants were still traveled along the…

The painting has three parts; a spring in the countryside, eventful Bianhe River Ports of and the thriving city streets. Painting of Emperor Taizong Receiving the Tibetan Envoy, the work of painter Yan Liben. He existed in the primary years of the Tang Dynasty running from…

This essay would discuss the way the material of an object can be used for dating or distinguish the origin. Tang Sancai pottery produced in different parts of China. Because of the material for the production from local sources, chemical analysis can apply to see the origin of the ware. This shows the applicable method that can be used to for distinguish the Islamic lead-glazed ware from Tang Sancai as well as the Sancai ware from different part of China. For dating the tools which is made of…